How much does a registered nurse make in New Jersey?
$106,500a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in New Jersey. That is $51.20 an hour or $8,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.20
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 92,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,060Median: $106,500Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,060 | $39.93 | |
| 25th | $99,710 | $47.94 | |
| Median | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.41 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $64.99 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $119,700 |
| Vineland, NJ | $103,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $101,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $99,990 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $99,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 4. Washington | $124,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $109,500 |
| 6. New York | $109,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $106,500 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $104,600 |
| 9. Nevada | $103,700 |
| 10. Connecticut | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $51.20 ($106,500 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $106,500 against $97,550 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for registered nurse pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays registered nurses the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $119,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.